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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Overview of PM Narendra Modi’s Visit to Madhya Pradesh on September 17, 2025On September 17, 2025, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi visited Madhya Pradesh (MP) to lay foundation stone and inaugurate multiple development projects in Dhar, MP.
Highlights of the Visit:
SNSP Abhiyaan:
Duration: PM Narendra Modi launched the Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan (SNSP), a health & empowerment campaign for women and Children in India, held from 17th September to 2nd October 2025.

• During the event, under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY), cash benefits were distributed to more than 15 lakh beneficiaries across India.

8th Rashtriya Poshan Maah: During the event, he also launched the 8th Rashtriya Poshan Maah, a National Nutrition Month, held from September 17 to October 16, 2025.
Suman Sakhi Chatbot: During the event, he launched the Suman Sakhi Chatbot to raise awareness on maternal and child health. It will provide timely and accurate information to pregnant women in rural and remote areas, ensuring access to essential health services.

• He also distributed 1 crore Sickle Cell Screening and Counselling Card for MP.

MoR Participation in SNSP Abhiyaan: Following the launch of SNSP Abhiyaan, Northern Railway Central Hospital, Ministry of Railways (MoR), announced its participation in the SNSP campaign to strengthen healthcare and nutrition services for women, adolescent girls, and children across India.
PM MITRA Park: Inaugurated Prime Minister Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks in Dhar. The park, spanning more than 2,150 acres, will be equipped with modern infrastructure, including Common Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP), solar power plant, benefiting the cotton cultivators in the region.

• Various textile companies have committed to investing Rs.23,410 crore, paving the way for new industries, creating around 3 lakh job opportunities and increasing the exports.
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Overview of Mauritius PM Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam’s Visit to India from September 09 to 16, 2025The Prime Minister (PM) of the Republic of Mauritius, Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam, undertook an 8-day official visit to India from September 09 to 16, 2025, at the invitation of PM of India Narendra Modi.This marked Mauritian PM Ramgoolam’s 1st overseas bilateral visit to India in his present term.

• During his visit to India, Mauritian PM Ramgoolam called on President of India Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi (Delhi); and also, held bilateral discussions with PM Narendra Modi to further the ‘Enhanced Strategic Partnership’.
• He also visited Indian cities: Mumbai (Maharashtra), Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh, UP), Ayodhya (UP), and Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh, AP).

Highlights of Mauritius PM Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam’s Visit to India:
Mumbai’s Visit: On September 10 2025, PM of Mauritius Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam arrived at Mumbai Airport in Mumbai, Maharashtra to attend a India-Mauritius Business Conclave, organised by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce (FICCI)in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

• While addressing the conclave, Mauritian PM Ramgoolam announced that the Government of Mauritius will establish a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) dedicated for Indian companies.

Varanasi’s Visit: On September 10, 2025, Mauritius PM Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam, along with his wife Veena Ramgoolam and a delegation of ministers, officials, and business leaders, arrived in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh(UP), for his official visit to India.

• He took part in several important events, including offering prayers at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi.

Bilateral meeting: PM Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with his Mauritian counterpart Ramgoolam in Varanasi.

• Following the bilateral meeting, India announced Special Economic Package worth USD 680 million for Mauritius and signed 7 key Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) to further expand bilateral relations in several critical sectors like: maritime security.

Ayodhya’s Visit: On September 12 2025, Mauritian PM Ramgoolam, along with his wife, Veena Ramgoolam offered prayers at Shree Ramjanambhumi Temple in Ayodhya, UP, as part of his week-long official visit to India.
Tirupati’s Visit: Mauritius PM Navinchandra Ramgoolam visited Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh(AP), on September 15, 2025, as part of his official tour of India. His visit underscored the deep-rooted cultural and spiritual ties between India and Mauritius.
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Union Minister Amit Shah Inaugurates 2nd National ANTF Conference in New Delhi, DelhiIn September 2025, Union Minister Amit Shah, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Ministry of Cooperation, inaugurated the 2nd National Conference of the Heads of Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) of states and Union Territories (UTs) in New Delhi, Delhi.

• During the two days event, Union Minister Amit Shah released the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Annual Report-2024 and launched the Online Drug Disposal Campaign.

About 2nd National ANTF Conference:
Theme: The event, organized by the NCB is held under the theme “United Resolve, Shared Responsibility”.
Participants: Some of the key dignitaries, including Govind Mohan, Secretary, MHA; Tapan Deka, Director, Intelligence Bureau (IB); and Anurag Garg, Director General (DG), NCB, were also present.

• The event witnessed the participation of Heads from 36 states and UTs, along with stakeholders from other government departments.

Analysis of the Efforts: The event held a comprehensive review and analysis of the measures taken by the stakeholders in combating the drug threat across India and discussed the roadmap for the future.

• The various aspects of drug supply, demand reduction and harm reduction including their national security implication and steps to be taken for strengthening of Drug Law Enforcement were also discussed.
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Union MoS Jitendra Singh inaugurates CoE for AI, Skill Development & Innovation at Graphic Era University in UttarakhandIn September 2025, Union Minister of State (MoS) (Independent Charge, IC), Dr. Jitendra Singh, Ministry of Science and Technology (MoS&T), Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), inaugurated the ‘Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Artificial Intelligence(AI), Skill Development, and Innovation’ at Graphic Era University, India’s first Generative AI Ready Campus, powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS), in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.

Key Features of CoE for AI:
Overview: The centre, developed at a cost of over Rs. 10 crore and spans 1.5 lakh square feet, is Uttarakhand’s first such facility dedicated to AI research, skill development, and innovation.
Facilities Included:

• Apple iOS(iPhone Operating System) Development Centre (in collaboration with Apple and Infosys)
• NVIDIA AI and High-Performance Computing facility, powered by an NVIDIA DGX B200 system with 8 – Graphics Processing Units(GPUs) and 1.74 Terabyte(TB) GPU memory.

Focus Areas: Supports research in healthcare, agriculture, environment, smart cities, and advanced industries.
Beneficiaries: Researchers, startups, and students will gain from access to advanced infrastructure and industry collaborations.
About Ministry of Science and Technology (MoS&T):
Union Minister of State (MoS)(Independent Charge,IC) – Dr. Jitendra Singh (Constituency- Udhampur, Jammu & Kashmir, J&K)

MNRE Notified National Geothermal Energy Policy 2025On September 17 2025, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) officially notified the National Policy on Geothermal Energy (2025), aimed at accelerating clean energy transition in India as well as reaffirming the country’s commitment towards achieving the ambitious 2070 Net Zero target.

• This new policy provides a comprehensive framework which will help in promoting exploration, development, and utilization of geo-thermal energy in India.

About National Policy on Geothermal Energy 2025:
Objective: This newly policy aims to use India’s untapped geothermal energy potential through research, innovation, technology, ecosystem development, among others, for power generation and  direct-use applications like: district heating  agriculture, aquaculture, and space cooling and heating via Ground Source Heat Pumps (GSHPs).
Projects Sanctioned: For the initial phase, MNRE has sanctioned 5 projects which include pilot initiatives and resource assessment projects.

• These projects aimed to explore the viability and potential of geothermal energy in India.

Nodal Agency: MNRE will serve as the nodal agency for the implementation of geothermal energy-based projects in India.
Exploration & Leasing Rights: Under the policy, project developers can secure exploration permits and obtain long-term leases of up to 30 years.
Regulatory Facilitation: State governments have been advised to set up single-window clearance systems to ensure faster project approvals.
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Malabar Group Signed MoU with WHO India to Implement ‘Nurturing Beginnings’ Project
In September 2025, Malabar Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the World Health Organization (WHO) India to implement a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative titled ‘Nurturing Beginnings’ at the headquarters of Malabar Group in Calicut, Kerala.

• The MoU was signed by Dr. Roderico H. Ofrin (WHO Representative to India) and M.P. Ahammad (Chairman, Malabar Group), in the presence of Dr. B. Muhammad Asheel (National Professional Officer, WHO) and senior Malabar Group directors.

About Project Nurturing Beginnings:
Aim: The project aims to improve the nutrition, health, and overall well-being of mothers and children in disadvantaged urban communities by providing free nutritious food, medical care, and support for children’s mental and intellectual development.
Initiative: The ‘Nurturing Beginnings’ project builds on Malabar Group’s flagship ‘Hunger Free World’ program.

• The first 1,000 days from conception until a child’s early growth years.

Implementer: Malabar Charitable Trust
Initial Implementation: The project will be initially rolled out in urban communities in Delhi, with plans for expansion to other states.

DoP & BSNL Signed MoU to Expand Mobile Connectivity Across India
In September 2025, the Department of Posts (DoP) also known as India Post, Ministry of Communications, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communication, in New Delhi, Delhi, to expand BSNL’s mobile connectivity reach across India.

• The MoU was signed by Manisha Bansal Badal, General Manager (Citizen Centric Services, CCS & Railway Board, RB), DoP, and Deepak Garg, Principal General Manager, PGM (Sales and Marketing–Consumer Mobility), BSNL.

Key Detail of MoU:
Partnership: The DoP network of over 1.65 lakh post offices will be used as Points of Sale (PoS) for BSNL SIM card sales and mobile recharge services.
Operational Framework: BSNL will provide SIM stock and training, while DoP will handle customer onboarding, recharges, and transactions with strict monitoring and cybersecurity compliance.
Implementation: A successful pilot of the model in Assam improved accessibility and adoption of BSNL services, paving the way for its nationwide rollout.
Validity: The agreement is effective for one year from September 17, 2025, with a provision for renewal.

Union Minister Rammohan Naidu Launches ‘Yatri Sewa Diwas 2025’ from Hindon Airport in UP
On September 17, 2025, Union Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), launched the initiative of ‘Yatri Sewa Diwas 2025’ from Hindon Airport in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh (UP).

• Airport Authority of India (AAI) observed Yatri Sewa Diwas across all its airports in India.

Yatri Sewa Diwas 2025:
Awareness Initiatives: At the Airports, awareness drives, service improvement campaigns, free health check-ups were held, especially for women travelers, as part of the Swastha Nari, Sashakt Parivar (SNSP) Abhiyan.
Focus: The initiative focuses on passenger-centric services such as safety, cleanliness, accessibility; Health and well-being; Digital & Smart Services; and Awareness & Education.
Extended Celebration: The celebration extended to community-driven activities such as a blood-donation camp, eye-check up for taxi drivers and a tree plantation drive under the Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam campaign.

National Agricultural Conference- Rabi Abhiyan 2025 Held at ICAR-IARI in New Delhi, Delhi
The two-day National Agricultural Conference (Rabi Abhiyan 2025) held at Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)- Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) from September 15 to 16, 2025, in New Delhi, Delhi.

• The conference, organized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW), was chaired by Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan, MoA&FW.

Rabi Abhiyan 2025:
Significance: It provides a common platform for agriculture experts, scientists, policymakers and senior representatives of state governments across India to discuss the preparations, production targets, and strategies for Rabi sowing season 2025-26.

• The conference was organized as a two-day event for the first time.

Theme: The conference was held under the theme “One Nation-One Agriculture-One Team”.
Outcome of the conference: Government of India (GOI) has set a target of 362.50 million tonnes (MT) of food grains for Rabi season 2025-26, up from 341.55 million tonnes in Rabi season 2024-25.

BANKING & FINANCE

RBI Sets Up New Internal Mechanism to Review Regulations PeriodicallyIn September 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced a new institutional mechanism to periodically review its regulations, aimed at making the regulatory framework more effective, responsive and also aligned with the evolving requirements of the financial sector.

Key Highlights:
RRC: The RBI has constituted a Regulatory Review Cell (RRC) within its Department of Regulation (DoR), effective from October 1, 2025.

• This RRC will oversee the systematic internal review of all regulations issued by the RBI and also each regulation will be revisited once every five to seven years, ensuring a structured and phased approach to regulatory assessment.

AGR: The RBI has also set up an independent Advisory Group on Regulation (AGR) to strengthen stakeholder engagement and channel industry feedback into the process.

• The AGR will have an initial tenure of three years, renewable for another two years subject to review, with the flexibility to co-opt additional experts if required.

AGR Composition

About Reserve Bank of India:
Governor – Sanjay Malhotra
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
Established – 1 April, 1935

IRDAI Unveils ‘Bima Sugam’ Website for Digital Insurance MarketplaceIn September 2025, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) unveiled the ‘Bima Sugam India Federation (BSIF) website’, marking a key step in developing India’s digital public infrastructure (DPI) for insurance.

• It was launched by Ajay Seth, chairman of IRDAI, at IRDAI headquarters in Hyderabad, Telangana.

About Bima Sugam India Federation (BSIF):
Overview: Bima Sugam, supported by the Life Insurance Council and General Insurance Council, serves as a one-stop portal to buy and compare all types of insurance policies, including life, health, motor, and more, enabling policyholders to make informed choices.
Database & Support: Besides serving as a marketplace, Bima Sugam will act as a centralized database to address insurance-related queries and assist consumers in navigating policy complexities.
Convenience: The unified system streamlines how customers compare, purchase, and manage insurance policies.
Implementation: Full-scale transactions are slated to begin in December 2025, once insurers and partners complete the required integrations. During its initial phase, the platform is intended to function as an information and guidance hub for consumers.

• Later on, full-fledged transactions will be enabled once insurers and ecosystem partners complete the required integrations.

Impact: This initiative will empower policyholders, deepen insurance penetration and ensure transparency and fairness across the value chain. 
National Goal: The launch of Bima Sugam supports the objective of ‘Insurance for All by 2047’, under the Viksit Bharat 2047 mission.
About Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI):
IRDAI is an autonomous body under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Finance (MoF) responsible for regulating and developing the insurance and re-insurance industries in India.
Chairperson – Ajay Seth
Headquarters – Hyderabad, Telangana
Established in – 1999

AU SF Bank Launches ‘AU KOSMO Credit Cards’ in collaboration with KIWI
In September 2025, AU Small Finance Bank (AU SFB), India’s largest small finance bank, in collaboration with KIWI, a leading Credit company on Unified Payments Interface(UPI) platform, launched the ‘AU KOSMO Credit Card’, built on the Rupay Network and allows to make transaction to both online and offline merchants via UPI and also caters the growing preference of UPI payments in India.

• The card offers a fully digital onboarding journey, seamless UPI integration, and best-in-class rewards on UPI transactions, reflecting the shared vision of AU SFB and Kiwi for inclusive, tech-enabled banking.

Key Features:
Designed for: The card is specially designed for new-credit -card users, young professional who are looking for a first digital experience
Annual Fee: The card has no annual fee or renewal fee making it completely free of cost
Scan and Pay Option Can make payments via any UPI-enabled merchant QR code without using a physical card.
Rewards: With this card every transaction, either on UPI or online will earn specific rewards for the customer

• This card can make savings on fuel purchase between Rs 400 to Rs 5000 with 1% fuel surcharge waiver in all fuel stations across India.

Razor Pay integrates with Apple Pay to support Cross-Border Transactions
In September 2025, fintech firm Razorpay integrated Apple Pay, a mobile payment service by Apple Payments Inc, as a payment method to support international transactions and payments for Indian merchants.

• This makes Razorpay the first Indian Payment Aggregator(PA) to enable Apple Pay for international transactions.

About the Integration:
Aim: To make international transactions and payments, more convenient for Indian merchants
Features: Customers can now complete their purchases with a single click using biometric authentication (Face ID or Touch ID), with no Card Verification Value(CVV), One-Time Password(OTP), or manual card entry required.
Merchants Supported: It will enable Apple Pay for companies including Mok Bara, Akasa Air, Pernia’s Pop-Up Shop, Sabyasachi, Nish Hair, and the House of Masaba.
Availability: Apple Pay on Razorpay is available to eligible Indian merchants in supported regions and complies with India’s cross-border payment regulations.

ECONOMY & BUSINESS

S&P Global Report: India’s GDP remains at 6.5% in FY26
In September 2025, Standard and Poor’s (S&P) Global India Research released a report projecting India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth at 6.5% in Financial Year 2025-26 (FY26). The report highlighted that India will remain the fastest-growing major economy globally, despite global economic challenges.

Key Observations:
Economic Resilience and Domestic Demand:India remains the world’s fastest-growing major economy, with growth largely driven by robust domestic consumption and investment.

• A favorable monsoon season is likely to boost agricultural output and rural consumption.
• Lower crude oil prices and expected cuts in interest rates by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will support economic growth.

Global Challenges:

• Global trade and geopolitical tensions, including ongoing Middle East conflicts and US tariff policies, pose downside risks to India’s export performance.
• Inflation pressures are easing, with food inflation declining, allowing room for monetary policy support.

Private Credit Expansion: Financing gap left by traditional lenders supports private credit growth, strengthened by domestic insolvency frameworks

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

BEE Introduced New Category for Content Creators and Influencers under NECA 2025
In September 2025, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Ministry of Power (MoP), Government of India (GoI), announced the introduction of a new category – “National Energy Conservation Awards for Content Creators and Influencers” – under the National Energy Conservation Awards (NECA) 2025.

• The winners will be felicitated on December 14, 2025, in New Delhi, Delhi, by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu.

About the New Category:
New Category: First-time inclusion of digital creators and influencers to leverage reach and creativity in spreading energy conservation awareness
Objective: To harness the power of digital media to promote energy-efficient behavior and sustainable living practices among citizens.
Eligibility: Open to digital creators with a minimum of 10,000 followers/subscribers on any major social media platform.
Mission Alignment: Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment)
Contest Details:
Format: Participants must create original short videos of up to 90 seconds.
Language: Videos can be in Hindi or any other Indian language (with a typed transcript in English or Hindi).
Themes: Video themes include, Save Energy at Home, Set AC at 24°, Choose 5-Star Appliances, Energy-efficient lighting, Green and sustainable building and Celebrate Festivals with Responsibility.

• Participants must register on the official NECA portal and share videos on social media using the hashtag #NECA2025.

APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

Dr. Sima Sami Bahous undertakes Second term as ED of UN Women
In September 2025, Dr. Sima Sami Bahous has been reappointed for a second term as s Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director(ED) of United Nations(UN) Women, effective September 11, 2025. It was announced by UN Secretary-General António Guterres.

• Her second term begins as UN Women launches its Strategic Plan 2026–2029 to accelerate global gender equality and empower women worldwide.

About Dr. Sima Sami Bahous:
Profile: Dr. Sima Bahous is a seasoned Jordanian diplomat and advocate for inclusive governance.
Her First Term: She was appointed as UN Women’s third ED on September 30, 2021.

• During her first term, she achieved integration of gender equality into global policies and ensured women’s issues remained central to peace, security, and sustainable development discussions.

Career: Before getting elected as a UN Women’s ED, she was a permanent Representative of Jordan to the United Nations in New York

• She also worked as Assistant Administrator and Director of the Regional Bureau for Arab States at the United Nations Development Programme(UNDP) from 2012 to 2016
• Served as Assistant Secretary-General and Head of the Social Development Sector at the League of Arab States, from 2008 to 2012.
• Served in two ministerial posts in Jordan as President of the Higher Media Council from 2005 to 2008 and as Adviser to King Abdullah II from 2003 to 2005.

SPORTS

Duleep Trophy 2025: Rajat Patidar–led Central Zone Wins 7th Title
In September 2025, Central Zone, captained by Rajat Patidar, won the 62nd edition of the Duleep Trophy (2025-26), defeating South Zone (Runner) by 6 wickets in the final held at Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Centre of Excellence (CoE), Bengaluru, Karnataka. Saransh Jain of Central Zone named the Player of the series.

• This victory ended Central Zone’s 11-year wait, securing their 7th Duleep Trophy title, with the last win in 2014–15 under Piyush Chawla.

About Duleep Trophy:
Origin: It is domestic first-class cricket competition played in India since 1961-62, and the competition is established and organised by the BCCI.

• It was named after former cricketer Duleepsinhji.

Format: Played in Round-robin or knockout formats.
2025-26 Edition: Six zonal teams participated (Central, East, North, North East, South, West)
Previous Edition (2024-25): Contested by four teams (India A, India B, India C, India D); India A emerged as the champion.

Samuel Umtiti of France Announces Retirement from Professional Football
In September 2025, Samuel Umtiti, a key player in France’s 2018 FIFA World Cup victory, officially announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 31. He cited chronic knee cartilage problems as the reason. His icon position is marked as centre-back.

About Samuel Umtiti:
Career: A graduate of Olympique Lyonnais (Lyon, France) academy, Umtiti made 170 appearances for Lyon before moving to FC Barcelona (Spain) in 2016.

• During his six seasons with Barcelona, he played 133 matches, winning 2 LaLiga titles and 3 Copa del Rey trophies.

Peak Achievement: He played 6 matches for France at the 2018 FIFA World Cup held in Russia, playing a crucial role in semi-final and final.

• Between 2016–2019, he earned 31 international caps for France.

Later Career: Post-2018, chronic knee injuries restricted his appearances. He played for Lecce (Italy) in 2022–23 and Lille (France) in 2024–25.

IMPORTANT DAYS

World Patient Safety Day 2025 – September 17 World Patient Safety Day (WPSD), observed globally on September 17 by the World Health Organization (WHO), aims to raise awareness on patient safety and encourage actions to improve safety standards in healthcare.
Theme:
2025 Theme: Safe care for every newborn and every child
2025 Slogan: Patient safety from the start!
Focus: The theme underscores the vulnerability of children (0–9 years) to unsafe care and stresses the need for safe, tailored healthcare matching their rapid growth and unique needs.

Background:
Establishment: WPSD was created in 2019 by the 72nd World Health Assembly(WHA) through Resolution WHA 72.6 “Global action on patient safety”.
First Observation: The inaugural World Patient Safety Day was observed on 17 September 2019.
WHO’s Initiative: 
Initiative: In 2020, WHO launched “A Decade of Patient Safety 2021–2030” to promote global strategic action on patient safety.

• It was adopted at the World Health Assembly(WHA) on 28 May 2021, presenting a 10-year roadmap to ensure safe, respectful, and harm-free healthcare for all patients.

Charter: In April 2024, WHO launched the Patient Safety Rights Charter at the 6th Global Ministerial Summit in Chile, offering tools to build patient-centred healthcare systems.
Keyfacts:
Preventability: Research indicates that up to 97% of adverse events in neonatal care are preventable, often resulting from unsafe childbirth, infections, diagnostic delays, and medication errors.
Incidence: Adverse events occur in 91.6% of paediatric intensive care cases and up to 53.8% in general care settings.
Medication Harm: Medication-related issues are the leading cause of avoidable harm, accounting for nearly 50% of all preventable medical harm.
High-Risk Groups: The highest rates of medication harm are seen in elderly patients, followed by those in intensive care units and emergency medicine.
2025 Events:
Celebration: World Patient Safety Day 2025 was marked with campaigns, advocacy events, technical activities, and the orange illumination of iconic landmarks worldwide.
Event in India: On the occasion of World Patient Safety Day 2025, the NABH Patient Safety Conference (NPSC) 2025, organized by the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH) under the Quality Council of India (QCI), was held in New Delhi to advance patient safety and healthcare quality.

STATE NEWS

TN Becomes First State to Issue ID Cards to Women SHG Members
In September 2025, Tamil Nadu (TN) Deputy Chief Minister(CM) Udhayanidhi Stalin launched the distribution of Identification(ID) cards and distribution of Loans worth Rs 3,500 Crore for Self-Help Group(SHG) women at an event held at Karuppur Engineering College, Salem, TN.

• With this initiative, TN became the first state in India to issue ID cards to SHG women.

Key Features of the ID Cards:
Free Bus Travel: SHG members can carry their products free of cost up to 100 km in government buses.
Discounts at State-run Outlets: The ID cards entitle members to discounts at Aavin, Cooptex, Mudhalvar Marundhagam, and other state-run outlets.
Background: In 1989, Former CM Kalaignar Karunanidhi introduced the first women’s Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in Dharmapuri, TN.

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